Residential Support Worker (Weekend)

Minwaashin Lodge; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Minwaashin Lodge is hiring an RSW for weekend shifts to support women and children in a shelter setting in Ottawa. The role involves crisis intervention, administrative tasks, safety and comfort for residents, and assisting with housing arrangements as needed.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary diploma, experience in a women’s shelter, knowledge of Indigenous healing practices, and a commitment to traumainformed, non-violent care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma required.
• Experience in a women’s shelter.
• Knowledge of traditional Indigenous healing practices.

Responsibilities

• Answer crisis line and provide crisis intervention.
• Carry out administrative duties as assigned.
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for women and children.
• Support women and children in securing safe accommodations.
• Provide emotional and practical support for residents.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Indigenous healing

Communication

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Computer skills

Job description

We are hiring one RSW position on a permanent basis for a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

Schedule - Saturday from 1600 to 24:15 and Sunday from 1600 to 24:15

SUMMARY:

Minwaashin Lodge - Indigenous Women’s Support Centre is a non-profit charitable agency serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women, youth, and children. We are a multi-service agency committed to the healing and wellness of our community, through our programs and services at Minwaashin Lodge and our shelter, Oshki Kizis Lodge. We provide culturally specific programming for children, youth, women, and families.

The RSW Weekend staff report to the Director of Shelter Operations or the Assistant Director. She is responsible for ensuring culturally appropriate, safe space for women and children in the shelter. She is also responsible for ensuring the 24-hours crisis line in maintained in an efficient and helpful manner. This is a physically demanding position requiring the ability to climb three flights of stairs easily and to carry a minimum of 12 kilograms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• AnswerstotheCrisisLineandprovidessupportandcrisisinterventionto callers.
• Responsibleforadditionaladministrative duties as assigned.
• Createsandmaintainsasafe,welcomingenvironmentforwomenandchildren.
• Supportswomenandchildrenin acquiresafeaccommodations.
• Createsandmaintainsanenvironmentthatprovidesfortheemotionalandpractical support to women and children who have experienced violence.
• Respondstocrises in a professional manner andfollows thePoliciesandProcedureof Minwaashin Lodge and Oshki Kizis Lodge
• Assists women to find alternate housing when Oshki Kizis is at capacity.
• Monitors house security system and controls access to the house
• Supports residents in communal living expectations.
• Assists in programming and services that honour the cultural needs of residents.
• Maintains daily log and provides comprehensive information for shift change staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum ofPostSecondary Diploma
• Experienceworkingina women’s shelter.
• Goodknowledgeof traditionalIndigenoushealingpractices
• Knowledgeofthedirectandintergenerationalimpactsofoppression,colonization and the residential school system.
• Knowledgeoftheeffectsoftrauma
• Acommitmenttoworkinginanvironmentthatrecognizesthediverseneeds and gifts of women and children.
• Abilitytoactivelylisten,beempatheticandtheabilitytoempowerandsupport women.
• Abilitytoworkinafastpaced,time-sensitive,andconfidential environment.
• Mustbeenergetic,creative,resourcefulandcommittedtoworkingasateam member.
• Acommitmenttoworkinginanenvironmentthatisnon-violent,anti-racist,anti- oppressive and values all women.
• Must be able to climb 3 flights of stairs easily and carry a minimum of 12 kilograms.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• CurrentCriminalRecordsCheck
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills
• Excellentcomputerandspreadsheetskills

ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES:

• First Nations, Inuit, Mètis or non-status applicants will be given preference. (relying on provisions 24(1)(a) of the Ontario Human Rights Code.

SALARY:$35. per hour

We thank all those who apply; however, only those invited for an interview will becontacted. No phone calls please.